Monthly Archives: February 2015

The island state of Hawaii is the tourist destination for more than 8 million people on average every year, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. With that many people trying to get around, traffic can take a toll on the environment, especially given that rental cars are the transportation of choice. Fortunately, Hawaii offers valid…

Air pollution is a serious problem in China. According to an article on Greenpeace East Asia, children grow up in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai with asthma and other respiratory diseases. Concentration of PM2.5 particles (particles with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 µm) exceeds World Health Organization guidelines in four cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou,…

It appears as if the UK has now reversed its decision to prohibit toxic drilling in its national parks, a move which some believe to be highly counter-intuitive to the country’s climate change objectives. According to The Guardian, at the end of January, the House of Commons agreed to amend its previous toxic drilling ban,…

Dangers in the workplace cover the full spectrum, and are relative to each person’s experience. However, if a job pays well and is personally rewarding, much of that risk is often overlooked. Such is the case for those who want a career where they can have a positive impact on the environment. Many of those…

The challenge of taking your vehicle off road, driving in inclement weather, or driving on otherwise unfamiliar terrain, might sound thrilling, but it can also be dangerous if you don’t know how to properly navigate it. Safety hazards can surprise you, and if you don’t know how to traverse them, you could end up damaging…